Winds Harbor at Middle Sound

What Winds Harbor at Middle Sound's governing documents say

Winds Harbor at Middle Sound is a planned community of single-family homes in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This declaration applies to lot owners and sets rules for property use, architectural standards, and assessments.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the house on it. The association maintains common areas (private streets, landscaping, stormwater ponds) and limited common areas. You must keep your lot free of weeds and debris.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes (including painting, fences, landscaping) require prior approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Houses must be at least 2,300 heated square feet. Fences must be approved, no chain link or vinyl, max 6 feet, and not forward of the rear corner of the house.
• Pets: Up to 3 household pets (dogs, cats) are allowed, but no aggressive breeds (pit bulls, rottweilers, chows). Pets must be leashed and not a nuisance.
• Parking & vehicles: Off-street parking for at least 2 cars required. No boats, campers, trailers, or inoperable vehicles may be parked on lots or streets. No vehicle repairs visible from the street. No ATVs or dirt bikes on common areas.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify minimum lease terms or rental restrictions beyond general use restrictions.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments fund common area maintenance. Special assessments may be levied with majority vote. A working capital assessment equal to 2 months' assessments is due at closing. Late payments incur interest up to 18% per year.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full rules on leasing, age restrictions, or specific amenity details. It is a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions, but may be supplemented by other documents.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.